New Regulations on Special Consumption Tax Exemption for Disabled Individuals
Recently, important regulations have been made in Turkey regarding the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) exemption for disabled individuals. These regulations aim to meet the transportation needs of disabled citizens. The provision of vehicles for disabled individuals Special Consumption Tax Exemptions, now offers even more advantages.
Encouragement of Domestic Production
With the new regulations, domestic production is encouraged. With the Presidential Decree published in the Official Gazette, sales to disabled citizens locality rate has been increased to 40 percent. In addition, for vehicles purchased under this exemption, holding period It has been extended from 5 years to 10 years. These changes present a great opportunity for domestic automobile manufacturers.
Update on SCT Upper Limit
The upper limit of vehicles exempt from SCT, which was determined as 1 million 561 thousand 255 lira last year, has been updated to 1 million 2 thousand 290 lira as of January 200. With this update, it is aimed to provide disabled individuals with access to a wider range of vehicles. This situation is especially in the automotive industry will contribute to the increase of domestic production.
Local Model Share and Sales
According to the Automotive Distributors and Mobility Association (ODMD) data, the share of domestic models in automobile sales last year was 29 percent. With the new regulations, this rate is expected to increase. In this way, there is an advantageous situation for both domestic manufacturers and disabled individuals.
Models Suitable for Special Consumption Tax Exemption
Models such as Clio and Megane Sedan are among the limited number of vehicles that provide a 40 percent local content rate. These models are among the strong preferences for SCT exemptions for disabled individuals. Clio's 145 hp hybrid engine option and the spacious interior of the Megane Sedan offers a great advantage for users.
Clio Features
Particularly in the B-HB segment, Clio attracts attention with its 10-inch digital display screen and 9,3-inch multimedia screen. In addition, it challenges the standards of its class with its 391-liter luggage volume. Petrol automatic and hybrid engine options with low fuel consumption make Clio stand out among models that are eligible for SCT exemption.
Advantages of Renault Megane Sedan
Renault's Megane Sedan model is another important model that meets the new SCT regulations. Since this model is actively produced in Turkey, it offers an affordable option for disabled individuals. MAİS General Manager Berk Çağdaş states that these two models are the best-selling models in the Turkish market.
Renault Duster Status
As a result of the new regulations, it has become official that Renault Duster cannot provide 40 percent localization rate. For this reason, Duster model cannot be purchased with SCT discount. This means that Duster will not be among the preferences of disabled individuals.
As a result
These new regulations provided for domestic automobile manufacturers facilitate transportation for disabled individuals and encourage domestic production. The increase in affordable and quality vehicle options for disabled individuals is considered a major step in the field of transportation. There are promising developments for both disabled individuals and the domestic automotive sector.
